Forklift Safety & Operations
Safe Handling of Forklift Truck
Build safer forklift operating habits through pre-start inspection, stability awareness, load handling and supervised practical assessment.
Course overview
Build safer forklift operating habits through pre-start inspection, stability awareness, load handling and supervised practical assessment.
Operational risks addressed
- Unsafe or inconsistent pre-operation inspection
- Load instability and unsafe handling during movement
What participants will be able to do
- Complete a systematic pre-operation inspection before use
- Identify key forklift components and visible unsafe conditions
- Apply centre-of-gravity principles during load movement
- Demonstrate safer lifting, transporting, lowering and parking practices
Course outline
- 01Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994
- 02Forklift Operator Training
- 03Pre-Operation Handling Inspection
- 04Forklift Compartments and Main Components
- 05Battery Inspection
- 06Centre of Gravity
- 07Emergency Response
- 08Key Control
- 09Protective Equipment and Speed Control
- 10Parking Procedure
- 11Load Handling
- 12Behaviour Based Safety and General Safety BBS
Training approach
Training methodology
- Instructor-led safety explanation and demonstration
- Pre-start inspection practice
- Supervised forklift handling practice
- Theory, inspection and practical assessment
Practical component
- Pre-start inspection sequence and defect identification
- Lifting, transporting, lowering and parking under supervised conditions
Assessment
- 10-question theory test · 20%
- Forklift inspection and practical handling practice · 30%
- Practical test · 50%
Training arrangement
Delivery arrangements can be discussed according to participant roles, site conditions and the confirmed course requirements. Safety-critical content and assessment requirements remain aligned with the confirmed course outline.
TRAINER MATCHING
Trainer matched to your programme needs
Trainer matching is based on programme expertise, training language, delivery mode and your organisation’s requirements. The proposed trainer is confirmed according to programme fit, schedule and availability.
What we consider
Clients may speak with the proposed trainer before confirmation to discuss training needs, expectations and workplace challenges directly.
Programme questions
Can training be conducted at our office?
In-house training can be delivered at your workplace, subject to location, suitable facilities, trainer availability and programme needs.
How many participants can attend?
The suitable group size depends on the topic, room setup, practice activities and delivery mode. Share your estimated number for a recommendation.
Can we request a quotation?
Yes. Share the topic, location, estimated participants, preferred dates and language so ShangZhan Academy can discuss an appropriate proposal and quotation.
How do we start?
Contact ShangZhan Academy on WhatsApp with your company name, location, topic, estimated participants and preferred date. The initial discussion is complimentary.
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Discuss this programme for your team
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